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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.49, 1,311.28 and 326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.49, 1,311.28 and 326.22 is: 489.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.49 : 1,311.28 = 326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.49/1,311.28 = 326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.49x = 1,311.28 × 326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.49x = 427,765.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,765.76/874.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.16

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